Using another classic flavour combination of chocolate and orange, this cake is light, spongy and the perfect afternoon treat to enjoy with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 6 eggs
- 125ml brown rice syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla powder
- Zest of 2 large oranges
- 1½ cups almond flour
For the icing:
- 2 tbsp Aduna Super-Cacao Powder
- 100g almond butter
- 1½ tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Zest & juice of 1 large orange
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Separate the eggs into yolks and whites.
- In a bowl, whisk the yolks together and add the brown rice syrup and vanilla powder, stirring continuously.
- Add the orange zest and almond flour, stirring continuously until combined.
- Whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, then gently fold into the egg yolk mixture until fully combined.
- Transfer to a lined cake tin and bake for 40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- To make the icing, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl or blender until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooked, leave to cool completely before spreading the icing over the top. Garnish with caramelised orange slices.
Enjoy!
Recipe by Aduna
